Weekly Events 7/18/21 to 7/25/21

kingcrusher Weekly Events

General Ideas

  • Check out the Dinosaur’s around the World exhibition at the Hartford Science center, wed to sun (tix are $25).
  • Rent Paddleboard, kayaks, bike, snowboards, and monster paddle boards at Adventure Mystic and paddle around the Mystic River and Seaport! Or go for the powered version and rent a 2-seater boat that goes up to 30 MPH (no boat license required) for a 3-hour guided tour ($150 per person) or 1-hour ($90 per person) open water adventure!
  • Try a swing on a flying trapeze at Fearless Flyers Academy in Mystic, CT @ Fields of Fire. Open swing sat 1-4p ($10 for 1 swing, $25 for 3). They also offer trapeze classes for $60/class and aerial classes (trampoline & more) for $30/class.  Foxwoods also has a 350ft tall 1/4 mile long zipline you can rip down, hitting 60mph. Its open 12p to 6p and tix are $59. Powder Ridge Mountain in Middlefield, CT also has a zip line for $12. Hit the Aerial Park at Fields of Fire in Mystic, CT to climb through 5 different aerial course & zip lines ($59 for 3 hrs of climbing). Book an Evening session to go Night Climbing under the lights! If you can’t get enough night climbing, zip on over to Storrs Adventure park for 2 hrs of light guided night climbing through the largest forest park in CT! Tix are $33 for night climbing or $49 for 3 hrs of day climbing.
  • Bring or Rent a Mountain bike & use the lift and trails at Powder Ridge Mountain in Middlefield, CT, open Thurs thru Sun. Bike rentals are $65-$95 & park passes are $32. While you’re there ride the zip line for $12, play disc golf for $7 or cruise around the pond for an hr in an electric kayak, fun boat, kayak, or paddle bike for $5-$10. Rip it down the summer tubing slide for $8!!
  • Ride a 8-mile 2-seater Rail Bike on the Essex Rail line, then optionally pair it with a Steam train/Riverboat combo Ride. Book in advance for $75 for 2 -seater rail car or $125 for the combo.
  • Put your Gumshoeing skills to the test at the outdoor trail based escape room @ Fields of Fire in Mystic CT. Book in advance for 1-5 people ($89 for the first 2 people + 19 pp up to 5 people). Try a VR escape room @ Xperiment VR for $44 @ The Hawley Lane Mall in Trumbull, CT.
  • Go Axe throwing at Storr’s Adventure Park for $70 for 1 hr for a group of 5.
  • Crush the virtual reality world at Xperiment VR @ The Hawley Lane Mall in Trumbull, CT. Jump into multi-player, travel, play sports, simulate,  Book in advance for $25/$40/$60 for 30/60/90 mins

Daily Breakdown

Events may change, be sure to check before you go to see what precautions the venues may have!

163 Ways to get out and crush it this week!

Mon

  • School of Rock (Rock opera) @ Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT @ 7p. Tix are $10.
  • Jamie’s Junk Show (live music) @ The Pavilion in Old Lyme, CT @ 2p. No cover.
  • Matt Vizzio (live music) @ Sunset Ribs in Waterford, CT from 5p to 9p. No cover.
  • Service Industry Nights (DJs & happy hour) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 7p to 10p. No cover. $5 margs & $5 food specials, request DJs.
  • Happy Hour – App food specials & drink specials (metal concert) @ The Webster Theater in Hartford, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover. Buck-a-shuck, wings, $2 Bud, Coors, $5 wine & cocktails
  • Trivia (trivia) @ Friar Tuck’s Tavern in Mystic, CT from 6:30p to 8:30p. No cover.
  • Monday Monk Run (run) @ Kelley’s Pace in Mystic, CT @ 5:30p. No cover.

Tues

Wed

  • New London Big Band (New London Big Band) @ Social Bar in New London, CT from 5:45p to 9p. Tix are $10.
  • Latin Night (dance) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 8p to 12a. No cover. Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata & more!
  • Tim Dillon (comedian) @ The Wilbur in Boston, MA @ 7:30p & 10p. Tix are $29.
  • Summer Concerts – Second Chance (live rock, blues, & reggae music) @ McCook’s Main Beach in East Lyme, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover.
  • Rock the Docks presents 60’s explosion (60s tribute band) @ Howard Brown Park in Norwich, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover.
  • Someone you can Xray (live music) @ Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown, CT @ 5:30p. No cover.
  • Borderline Genius (live music) @ Priam Vineyards in Colchester, CT from 6:30p to 8:30p. Tix are $5. Food truck will be present!
  • It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Trivia (trivia) @ Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT from 6:30p to 8:30p. No cover.
  • Trivia (trivia) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 7p to 10p. Tix are $10/team.
  • Brian & Rickie (live music) @ Sunset Ribs in Waterford, CT from 5p to 9p. No cover.
  • Line Dance at the Beach (dancing) @ Paddy’s Beach Club in Misquamicut, RI @ 6p. Tix are $10.
  • Live Music & Happier Hours (live music & happy hour) @ Rocks 21 in Mystic, CT from 3:30p to 6p. No cover. $3 Guinness, $7 house wine, $7 martinis
  • Contactless Karaoke (karaoke) @ Dockside Bar in New London, CT from 8p to 1a. No cover.
  • Trivia (trivia) @ Harp & Hound in Mystic, CT from 6:30p to 8:30p. No cover. Note: check their Facebook page for updates
  • Happy Hour – App food specials & drink specials (happy hour) @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover. Buck-a-shuck, wings, $2 Bud, Coors, $5 wine & cocktails
  • Live Music Wednesdays (live music) @ The Fisherman’s in Long Point Groton, CT from 7p to 10p. No cover.
  • Karaoke (live 80s music) @ Arch Street Tavern in Hartford, CT @ 10p. No cover.
  • Happy Hour Specials (happy hour) @ Draft Choice in New London, CT from 4p to 6p. No cover. Select $5 Beers, $8 cocktails, 20% off apps

Thurs

  • Ryan O’Flanagan (comedian) @ Comix Comedy club in Mohegan Sun @ 8p. Tix are $15. Note there is a $10 food/drink minimum per person
  • Jazz Band w/ The Clams & 9th Wave (Jazz show) @ City Dock in New London, CT from 5p to 9:30p. No cover. Food trucks available
  • Two Friends (DJ) @ Shrine in Foxwoods, CT from 9p to 1a. Tix are $20. Note: There is a dress code
  • Smak Dab (free cover band) @ Wolf Den in Mohegan Sun @ 8p. No cover.
  • Salsa Dancing on the Boardwalk (dancing) @ Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT @ 7p. No cover.
  • Open  Mic (acoustic open mic) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 8p to 11p. No cover.
  • Bank Street BreakOut! Cruise Night (live music & cars) @ Bank Street in New London, CT from 4p to 9p. No cover.
  • Tim Dillon (comedian) @ The Wilbur in Boston, MA @ 7:30p & 10p. Tix are $29.
  • C (concert) @ Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT @ 8p. Tix are $10.
  • Thor Torgersen (live music) @ Saltwater Farm Vineyard in Stonington, CT from 5p to 7p. No cover. Woodfellas food truck will be present too!
  • Esker Pt Beach concert w/ Ryan Montbleau (live music) @ Esker Pt. Beach in Groton, CT @ 6p. Tix are $10/car or use the free shuttle at the school.
  • Southern Voice (Live country music under a tent) @ Preston Ridge Winery in Preston, CT @ 5:30p. Tix are $10/car. Bring snacks or enjoy a food truck!
  • Marty Q (live music) @ The Pavilion in Old Lyme, CT @ 2p. No cover.
  • Subtronics (EDM concert) @ Big Night Live in Boston, MA @ 8p. Tix are $48.
  • Shakepeare in the Park: The Adevntures of Pericles (live theater) @ Quarry Walk in Oxford, CT from 7p to 8:30p. No cover.
  • Thirsty Thursday (comedy) @ Comix Comedy club in Mohegan Sun @ 10p. Tix are $10. Note there is a $10 food/drink minimum per person
  • Dennis Polisky & the Maestro Men (live polka music) @ Colchester Town Greene in Colchester, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover.
  • Karaoke w/ DJ Jack Rhino (karaoke) @ Comix Roadhouse in Mohegan Sun @ 9:15p. No cover.
  • Pawpa w/s/g ConstantG, Kreesay, and Ra juul (live music) @ Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT from 9p to 12:30a. No cover.
  • David Sadloski (Live music) @ Sunset Ribs in Waterford, CT from 5p to 9p. No cover.
  • Trivia (trivia) @ Brazen Hen in Westerly, RI @ 7:30p. No cover.
  • Happy Hour – App food specials & drink specials (happy hour) @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover. Buck-a-shuck, wings, $2 Bud, Coors, $5 wine & cocktails
  • Pratt Street Patio (live music) @ Pratt Street in Hartford, CT from 6p to 7p. No cover.
  • Sunset Cruise (cruise) @ Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam, CT @ 6:30p. Tix are $40. Bring a picnic basket w/ snacks and beverages while you spot the full moon and wildlife!
  • Happy Hour Specials (happy hour) @ Draft Choice in New London, CT from 4p to 6p. No cover. Select $5 Beers, $8 cocktails, 20% off apps.

Fri

Sat

Sun

  • Lipstick Lashes Lies (Drag show) @ Comix Comedy club in Mohegan Sun @ 6p. Tix are $15. Note there is a $10 food/drink minimum per person
  • NJ Hot Air Balloon Festival w/ Styx (Balloon festival & concert) @ Solberg Airport in Reading, NJ from 6a to 8p. Tix are $26 (early bird). Balloon launches at 6:30
  • The Black Crowes (concert) @ Hartford Xfinity Center in Hartford, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $30.
  • Ticket to Ride (free Beatles tribute band) @ Wolf Den in Mohegan Sun @ 7p. No cover.
  • Brunch & beats (Brunch drinks and DJs) @ Social Bar in New London, CT from 11a to 3p. No cover.
  • Latin Fusion Sundays w/ DJ Leo (Live DJ) @ Shrine in Foxwoods, CT @ 9p. Tix are $20. Note: There is a dress code
  • Submarines, Battlefields, and Betrayers (Boat tour) @ City Pier in New London, CT @ 4:30p. Tix are $25.
  • Summer Concerts – The Larry Stevens Band (live rock & roll music) @ Madison Town Green in Madison, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover. Note no alcohol
  • Andre & Eddie (live music) @ On the Waterfront in New London, CT from 2p to 5p. No cover.
  • Nashville Drive (live music) @ The Pavilion in Old Lyme, CT @ 2p. No cover.
  • Comedy Night (comedy show) @ Labrynth Brewery in Manchester, CT @ 7p. Tix are $25. First glass of beer is included!
  • Brett Dennen w/s/g Dante Palminteri (concert) @ Ridgefield Playhouse Outdoor Playhouse Tent in Ridgefield, CT @ 7p. Tix are $40.
  • 22 Rally (Exotic Car Rally) @ Great Cedar Garage in Foxwoods @ 11a & 2p. No cover.
  • Westfield Starfires at Norwich Sea Unicorns (Minor league baseball game) @ Dodd Stadium in Norwich, CT @ 7p. Tix are $20.
  • Shakespeare in the Park: The Adventures of Pericles (live theater) @ Quarry Walk in Oxford, CT from 7p to 8:30p. No cover.
  • Karaoke (karaoke) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 7p to 10p. No cover.
  • Highwire (live music) @ Sunset Ribs in Waterford, CT from 5p to 11p. No cover. Live music from 6p to 10p, DJ and party atmosphere 10p – close
  • That Dollar’s Gone (live music) @ Preston Ridge Winery in Preston, CT from 12p to 3p. No cover.
  • Liquid Sunday (pool party) @ Fox Tower Pool at Foxwoods @ 12p. Tix are $30. Music, drinks, partying, and pool time!
  • Bubbles, Brunch, and Beats (Boozy Brunch w/ DJ) @ Novelle in Mohegan Sun from 11a to 5p. No cover.
  • Boozy Brunch (brunch) @ Rocks 21 in Mystic, CT from 10a to 2p. No cover. Enjoy Boozy Caramel Latte’s, breakfast tacos, lobster crepe’s, etc.
  • Happy Hour – App food specials & drink specials (happy hour) @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT from 3p to 9:30p. No cover. Buck-a-shuck, wings, $2 Bud, Coors, $5 wine & cocktails
  • Sunday DJ (DJ) @ Red 36 in Mystic, CT from 1p to 7p. No cover.
  • Sunday Funday (Bowling special) @ High Roller Lanes in Foxwoods from 12p to 10p. No cover. Up to 4 guests get 1 bowling game and shoe rental & 2 pizzas for $80 or 2 games for $100